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  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    2pm
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Laura_tigger82 wrote: »
    Oh no, I am really sorry to hear that @Shaunie. What is making it awful for you? Is there anything we can do to make things better for you? I am good thank you :)

    Do you know what time today's emergency meeting is @? :)

    I tried to kill myself but I’m still breathing
    ~Probably dead now
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 5,456 Part of The Furniture
    Thanks @GreenTea. We will soon know the outcome then :3

    I'm really sorry @Shaunie. Please remember Samaritans and Papyrus are always here for you. The same as we are always here for you. Have you got support in place today? I am really glad to hear you are still here with us. Please let us help you <3
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Yeah I am seeing crisis team at 2:30
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Probably be an announcement tonight or tomorrow
  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 5,456 Part of The Furniture
    Good luck @Shaunie. How are you feeling about seeing the crisis team today?

    And hopefully @GreenTea. Thanks for your updates :)
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  • Laura_tigger82Laura_tigger82 Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 5,456 Part of The Furniture
    We hear and understand you @charlieboyz :)

    Sounds like you follow the rules though which is great!
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    What did Boris say?
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    Shaunie wrote: »
    What did Boris say?

    Nothing announced yet they just said they were keeping an eye on it
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    Feel like they’re going to drop a bombshell and introduce restrictions on like Wednesday or something. And just cause as much disruption as possible. It pisses me off that they can’t even follow their own rules and we’re going to have to.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Wouldn’t Be a full lockdown anyway
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Needs to be a full lockdown and those who don't follow it should be heavily fined.
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    I agree on the fine part
    ~Probably dead now
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Well unless people break the rules cause of serious things like their mental health ect
    ~Probably dead now
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Anyone had their booster yet?
    ~Probably dead now
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    zaynab_5 wrote: »
    Shaunie wrote: »
    Anyone had their booster yet?

    Just waiting till I'm 18, then I'll get it wbu?

    I don’t think I want it. I’m double vaccinated though.
    ~Probably dead now
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    @Shaunie I’m getting mine in the morning. Had the flu vaccine done too. Mostly because of the pressure on the NHS. Like I am a (physically) healthy person so I probably wouldn’t be affected that much by either covid or flu, but figured it’s one little thing I can do. Not looking forward to the sore arm after the vaccine lol. I got it really badly the second time round.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Oh rightt.

    I’m not sure I get what the booster does. But heard too many people get really sick from it so I’ma bit scared for that. Soo I’ll leave it for now I think
    ~Probably dead now
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    It’s not mandatory @zaynab_5 but it’s very highly recommended because it gives you better protection against omicron. Most adults had their vaccines a while ago so protection is getting a bit lower, especially for those first 9 priority groups who got the vaccine first.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    independent_ wrote: »
    It’s not mandatory but it’s very highly recommended because it gives you better protection against omicron. Most adults had their vaccines a while ago so protection is getting a bit lower, especially for those first 9 priority groups who got the vaccine first.

    @Shaunie see above for what the booster does. They’re encouraging everyone to get it because it’s that extra bit of protection against omicron
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    I have heard side effects can be worse with the booster, especially if you get the flu vaccine at the same time like a lot of older people did. But most younger people I know have been alright :)
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    But getting vaccinated only protects yourself, right? You can still pass the virus on even if you don’t catch it yourself. Like for example it can literally be on your hands and then you can pass that to someone else?
    ~Probably dead now
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    Tbh I’m not sure @Shaunie, that’s very possible. Think you can still pass it on. But I guess the idea is that the more people who are vaccinated, the people who you can pass the virus onto are less. And also, the vaccine helps to prevent people (especially vulnerable people) from getting really ill and having to go to hospital which is important for the NHS. That’s just my understanding of it anyways.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
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  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,948 Supreme Poster
    zaynab_5 wrote: »
    independent_ wrote: »
    I have heard side effects can be worse with the booster, especially if you get the flu vaccine at the same time like a lot of older people did. But most younger people I know have been alright :)

    That reminds me I will have to get the flu vaccine too, I easily get ill especially in this weather.

    I had to get mine done privately, it was about £12 at my chemist. But think you maybe have to be over 18 to do that. If you’re eligible on the NHS then definitely, 100% get it! @zaynab_5
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    The vaccine and booster protects you from ending up in hospital and putting more pressure on the NHS. It's supposed to help you with your symptoms being less serious. If you pass the virus onto someone who has had the vaccine and booster their chance of survival is greater
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    independent_ wrote: »
    zaynab_5 wrote: »
    independent_ wrote: »
    I have heard side effects can be worse with the booster, especially if you get the flu vaccine at the same time like a lot of older people did. But most younger people I know have been alright :)

    That reminds me I will have to get the flu vaccine too, I easily get ill especially in this weather.

    I had to get mine done privately, it was about £12 at my chemist. But think you maybe have to be over 18 to do that. If you’re eligible on the NHS then definitely, 100% get it! @zaynab_5

    Ah that’s quiet cheap
    ~Probably dead now
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